Type | Description | Use | Vertical Cylindrical Tank | Standard upright design | Water, oil, milk | Horizontal Tank | Cylindrical tank mounted sideways | Fuel, bulk chemicals | Jacketed Tank | For heating or cooling | Pharma, food | Agitated Tank | With mixer for stirring | Mixing processes | Pressure Vessel | For pressurized contents | Gas storage | Mobile Tank | On wheels or skids | Small-scale transport |
Material of Construction Part | Common Material | Shell | SS304, SS316, SS316L | Bottom & Top | SS304 / SS316 | Nozzles | SS304 | Gaskets | PTFE / EPDM / Silicon | Insulation (if any) | PU foam / Mineral wool | Cladding (optional) | SS304 or Aluminium |
Technical Specifications (Typical Range) Parameter | Value | Capacity | 50 liters 100,000 liters | Diameter | 300 mm 4000 mm | Height | 500 mm 12000 mm | Thickness | 2 mm 20 mm | Pressure Rating | Up to 10 bar (standard), 50 bar (custom) | Finish | Mirror / Matte / Pickled & Passivated | Design Temperature | Up to 250C |
Design Codes &Standards - ASME Section VIII Div. 1 (for pressure vessels)
- IS 2825 / IS 803
- API 650 / 620
- GMP / FDA / 3-A (for pharma/food)
- UG-99 Hydro Test (for pressure vessels)
Advantages - Corrosion-resistant
- Hygienic & easy to clean
- Long lifespan
- Pressure & temperature resistant
- Customizable in shape and size
- Compatible with CIP/SIP systems
Limitations - Higher initial cost vs. MS tanks
- Requires polishing/passivation for high hygiene
- Heavier than plastic tanks
Applications - Pharmaceuticals formulation, buffer solution tanks
- Food & Beverage milk, beer, wine, juices
- Water Treatment RO storage, soft water tank
- Chemical Industry acid/solvent storage
- Oil & Gas lube oil, diesel storage
- Cosmetic Industry cream, lotion, gel mixing
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